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Asterope's Power : the Beast Vs the Nymph

A dark bird of prey flew up the heights
Hovering below clouds of the nights.
The villagers spotted it from far,
They had no defence, prayed to the star.

Twinkled it wondered the best defence,
It looked up in search for providence.
The large dark eagle-like felt hunger.
Should it choose the large or the younger?

Asterope chosen by the star,
Bright, lithe, and charming could travel far.
Spying the beast, it flew on its beak.
Staring in its eyes, the beast felt weak.

The beast fell down on the mountain side.
The strong nymph guided her till it died.
The natives lauded Asterope.
They changed the town's name, a perfect swap.

3 November 2021
Rhyming Me A Poem 2 Poetry Contest
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9 syllables per line
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Date: 1/9/2022 8:56:00 PM
Victor, this is a tale which has aroused great curiosity . Thank God the monster is killed by a benevolent nymph ! You have meticulously stuck on to the exact form. Congratulations !
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Date: 11/23/2021 10:04:00 AM
What a lovely, creative, story Victor! Truly on par with classic "fairy" tales. Vivid images and interesting rhymes carry your lines in a beautiful poetic flow. Congratulation on your win. Sending you all of the blessings of the season.
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Date: 11/18/2021 3:48:00 PM
your story telling is always so wonderful Victor, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/15/2021 9:03:00 AM
Victor what a delightful tale you have spun. Congratulations on your win! Blessings, Paulette
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Date: 11/14/2021 6:30:00 PM
Congratulations! What a beautiful and magical poem! I love the story you told through verse; suspenseful through the use of sensory words and strong adjectives! Brilliant! -Meghan
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Date: 11/14/2021 9:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your win, Victor. Hugs Eve
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Date: 11/14/2021 2:21:00 AM
Magical write...Delice
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Date: 11/8/2021 8:56:00 AM
WOW! Magnificent response to the artwork choice, Victor--so creative. Janice
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Date: 11/7/2021 8:57:00 PM
Very nice rhyme and good story telling.
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Date: 11/7/2021 7:12:00 PM
Wonderful!
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Date: 11/6/2021 9:10:00 PM
Delighted in your enchanted pen tale. Best wishes in contest. Xox
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Date: 11/6/2021 1:06:00 PM
You penned a great contest entry and it was very engaging! Well done.
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Date: 11/6/2021 9:45:00 AM
Powerful entry for the contest, Victor!
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Date: 11/4/2021 2:27:00 PM
A wonderful mythological story of Asterope’s glory Victor . All the best Belle
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Date: 11/4/2021 11:19:00 AM
You have a natural talent for weaving stories together, Victor. This is really impressive. Your interpretation of the chosen image is superb. Best of luck to you in the contest.
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Date: 11/4/2021 8:49:00 AM
Your poetic mythological tale captivates from beginning to end, Victor. Yours is a delightful contest entry. Hugs, Evelyn
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Date: 11/4/2021 7:38:00 AM
This is a story I never read and do like Mythology. I'll have to look it up. Good job here. Good luck in the contest. God Bless, JB
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Date: 11/4/2021 5:34:00 AM
You weave your stories effortlessly Victor. Especially well done in rhymes with syllable counts. All the best.
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Date: 11/4/2021 2:39:00 AM
Great interpretation of the chosen picture Victor. Best of luck in the contest. Hope your week is going well. Tom
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Victor Buhagiar
Date: 11/4/2021 3:23:00 AM
And yours too.
Date: 11/4/2021 12:14:00 AM
A great story you have woven here, Victor, suits the picture well, all the best:)
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